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Dynamo put ball in own net in 2-0 loss to Revs

HOUSTON (AP) — Diego Fagundez scored and Houston added an own goal in the New England Revolution’s 2-0 victory over the Dynamo on Saturday night.

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Valencia gives Timbers 2-2 draw with Whitecaps

Vancouver Whitecaps' Russell Teibert, left, and Camilo Sanvezzo, of Brazil, celebrate Sanvezzo's goal against the Portland Timbers during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Vancouver, British Columbia on Saturday, May 18, 2013. (AP Photo/ The Canadian Press, Darryl Dyck)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Second-half substitute Jose Valencia scored in the 83rd minute to give the Portland Timbers a 2-2 draw against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night.

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As fireworks crackle, Beckham plays last home game

Paris Saint Germain's midfielder David Beckham from England, is thrown in the air by his teammate at the end of their French League One soccer match against Brest, at the Parc des Princes stadium, in Paris, Saturday, May 18, 2013. Paris Saint-Germain hopes to strike a deal with David Beckham in the next two weeks in which the former England captain will work with the French club after retirement, possibly in an ambassadorial role. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

PARIS (AP) — Never a stranger to the big stage, David Beckham was finally overwhelmed and reduced to tears as he went out in a burst of fireworks and cheers Saturday in his final home game for Paris Saint-Germain before retirement.

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Beckham captains PSG in last home game

Paris Saint Germain's midfielder David Beckham from England, send a kiss during a training session prior to his French League One soccer match against Brest, at the Parc des Princes stadium, in Paris, Saturday, May 18, 2013. Paris Saint-Germain hopes to strike a deal with David Beckham in the next two weeks in which the former England captain will work with the French club after retirement, possibly in an ambassadorial role. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

PARIS (AP) — David Beckham has been named Paris Saint-Germain’s captain for Saturday’s French League game, his final home match before retiring.

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Vilanova returning to NY for more cancer treatment

Barcelona's coach Francesc 'Tito' Vilanova applauds during a Spanish La Liga soccer match against Atletico de Madrid at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Spain, Sunday May 12, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul White)

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona coach Tito Vilanova will return to New York next week to “undergo further cancer treatment” after having a second tumor in two years removed from his throat in December.

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